PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 13) at 9.30am, Marischal Museum
Hanging in Marischal Museum amidst hundreds of objects from the North-East is a new exhibition of paintings by two local artists.
Aberdeen-born Rosemary Taylor has focused throughout her career on the North East’s relationship with the sea and shipyards in particular.
Clare McCarthy, born in New Zealand, has adapted her colourful style to reflect her relationship with her local environment, focusing on the River Don and the seasonal changes of the North East.
The exhibition forms part of North East Open Studios (NEOS), which is now in its third year and is Scotland’s largest artist-run open studios event. Artists, makers and galleries in the North East of Scotland will open their doors this month to provide an opportunity for the public to meet them and watch them at work. NEOS05, held last September, was a great success, when over 130 artists, makers and galleries hosted almost 20,000 visits, with sales in excess of £80,000 over the 10-day period.
As part of North-East Open Studios, Rosemary and Clare will be available to meet with members of the public at Marischal Museum on Sunday, September 17 and 24, and Monday, September 25.
Rosemary’s work is stimulated by boats and the industry surrounding working boats in the North-East. She said: “I have recently been developing the use of collage in my work which has led to the more experimental series of paintings in this exhibition.
“I feel there are four main themes in my work that I constantly explore. These are the surface and texture of the paint and paper and the use of perspective and symmetry.”
Clare McCarthy’s paintings and photographs reflect her familiarity with the River Don near her home in Aberdeen. She said: “The seasonal changes especially autumn colours and the stark winter landscape interest me. Here in the North-East the contrast between the seasons is more dramatic than where I grew up in Wellington, New Zealand. The differences – large and subtle – of light and mood influence my work.”
The exhibition is open at Marischal Museum until October 8, 2006. Marischal Museum is located in Marischal College in the centre of Aberdeen. The museum is open Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm and Sunday 2pm – 5pm. Entry to the museum is free.